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Members of the Pima Regional SWAT program enjoyed a different
kind of public duty Sept. 11 at the Casas Church tribute to first
responders.

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer

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Former Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Richard Carmona
talks to first responders Thursday morning during the Heroes Day
press conference at La Encantada shopping center. The gathering was
designed to thank first responders for keeping the community safe
and helping others in times of crisis.

courtesy photo

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Explorer reader Nancy Brownell-Howe photographed this young man
“running with a purpose” on Thornydale Road the morning of Sept.
11. As she passed him in her car, she felt compelled to stop and
take his photo.